US Bridges

S 120th ST over Stream (j 138)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · S Edge of Walton · Structure no. C005513920

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
242
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 120th ST over Stream (j 138) is a concrete slab carrying S 120th ST over Stream (j 138) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 242 vehicles a day, projected to reach 411 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesS 120th ST
CrossesStream (j 138)
LocationS Edge of Walton
RouteCounty Highway 139
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.795, -96.559
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2019)
Projected traffic411 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 120th ST over Stream (j 138) built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 120th ST over Stream (j 138) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does S 120th ST over Stream (j 138) carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S 120th ST over Stream (j 138)?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S 120th ST over Stream (j 138)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.